Washington, DC—Incoming Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released the following statement on the passing of former President Gerald Ford. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of former President Gerald Ford. He was a devoted public servant who led our nation out of one of its darkest hours with grace and bipartisanship. His spirit and his contributions to our country will be missed, but they will never be forgotten. Landra and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Ford family, and we join a sorrowful nation in saying goodbye and thank you.” ###